Question 1

Correctional boot camps were intended to serve as a cost-effective alternative to incarceration and are typically limited to______offenders. A) young B) nonviolent C) first time D) ^{All of the}^Above

Accepted Answer

Correctional boot camps are designed for young, nonviolent, and first-time offenders to provide a structured environment that emphasizes discipline and rehabilitation as an alternative to traditional incarceration.

Question 2

Correctional boot camps are military-style programs wherein young offenders convicted of non- violent crimes are typically confined for______.
A) 90 to 180 days
B) 6 months to 1 year
C) 1 to 2 years
D) 2 to 4 years

Accepted Answer

Correctional boot camps are designed to be short-term programs, typically lasting between 90 to 180 days, to instill discipline and structure in young offenders.

Question 3

Adult correctional boot camps place great emphasis on______.
A) reentry services
B) cognitive-behavior treatment
C) rehabilitation
D) hard labor

Accepted Answer

Adult correctional boot camps traditionally emphasize hard labor as a means of discipline and punishment.

Question 4

A common principle is that correctional boot camps serve as an intermediate sanction to______.
A) rehabilitate offenders
B) reduce prison crowding
C) reintegrate serious offenders
D) None of the Above.

Accepted Answer

Correctional boot camps are designed to reduce prison crowding by providing an alternative to traditional incarceration, often focusing on discipline and physical training.

Question 5

The states of Georgia and______are credited with being the first to introduce military practices into corrections.
A) Kansas
B) Oklahoma
C) Texas
D) New York

Accepted Answer

The answer of The states of Georgia and______are credited with...

Question 6

In 1985______became the first state to establish a correctional boot camp for juvenile offenders.
A) New York
B) Texas
C) Louisiana
D) Maine

Accepted Answer

Louisiana became the first state to establish a correctional boot camp for juvenile offenders in 1985.

Question 7

Forces that greatly influenced the adoption of boot camps by local, state, and federal correctional agencies include______.
A) "get tough" revisions to sentencing practices
B) over-crowded conditions in confinement facilities
C) the availability of federal and state funding
D) All of the Above

Accepted Answer

All of the mentioned factors contributed to the adoption of boot camps: tougher sentencing practices, overcrowding in facilities, and the availability of funding.

Question 8

In the 1990s, the number of prisoners participating in correctional boot camps______.
A) remained the same
B) slightly decreased
C) dramatically decreased
D) increased

Accepted Answer

The number of prisoners participating in correctional boot camps increased in the 1990s.

Question 9

Two of the most highly publicized stories of boot camp abuse involved the deaths of Gina Score and______.
A) Mark Taylor
B) Martin Anderson
C) Mary Jacobson
D) Matthew Tyler

Accepted Answer

Martin Anderson was another highly publicized case of boot camp abuse resulting in death, similar to Gina Score.

Question 10

The body of evidence-based corrections literature regarding correctional boot camps tells us that___________
A) the military atmosphere of correctional boot camps does not bring about individual-level changes in thinking, reasoning, and problem solving
B) an aftercare component to correctional boot camp may reduce recidivism, but there is little information about the type of aftercare that programs provide
C) if the goal of correctional boot camp is to reduce recidivism, then there is little reason to continue its use
D) All of the Above

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that the military atmosphere of boot camps does not significantly change individual behavior, aftercare may help but lacks detailed study, and overall, boot camps are not effective in reducing recidivism.

Question 11

Areas that are consistently cited as the principal goals of correctional boot camps include______.
A) to promote public safety while reducing prison crowding
B) to create a less expensive alternative to prison
C) to reduce recidivism
D) All of the Above

Accepted Answer

Correctional boot camps aim to promote public safety, reduce prison crowding, provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional incarceration, and reduce recidivism rates.

Question 12

Offender______suggests that rather than being used as alternative sanctions, boot camps are being used to supplement an existing sanction.
A) net-widening
B) reentry
C) reintegration
D) pooling

Accepted Answer

Net-widening refers to the process where new sanctions or programs, like boot camps, are added to the existing system rather than replacing other sanctions, thereby expanding the number of individuals under control of the criminal justice system.

Question 13

Jails are adult detention facilities that______. A) confine persons awaiting trial, sentencing, and transfer to state prison B) confine those who are serving a sentence of 1 year or less C) ^{Both A &}^B D) None of the Above

Accepted Answer

Jails are used to detain individuals awaiting trial, sentencing, or transfer to state prison, as well as those serving short sentences typically of one year or less.

Question 14

The largest number of persons in community-based programs under jail authority includes those involved with______.
A) community service programs
B) work release
C) halfway-houses
D) electronic monitoring

Accepted Answer

The answer of The largest number of persons in community-based...

Question 15

Jails operate______programs that allow residents to leave the facility for a specified number of hours to work but require them to return to jail at the end of the work day.
A) electronic monitoring
B) work release
C) halfway-house
D) diversion

Accepted Answer

Work release programs allow inmates to leave the jail for work purposes and return after their work hours are completed.

Question 16

A survey conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, found that______of jail residents had substance-abuse problems.
A) more than two-thirds
B) about 30%
C) about 50 percent
D) less than one-third

Accepted Answer

The survey by the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that more than two-thirds of jail residents had substance-abuse problems.

Question 17

According to the Community Oriented Correctional Health Services, the best re-entry programs include______.
A) planning that starts on the inside and continues on release
B) concrete linkages to comprehensive community resources that include health care, behavioral health care and social services
C) connections to long-term health care and social support programs.
D) All of the Above

Accepted Answer

The best re-entry programs incorporate all these elements: starting planning before release, linking to community resources, and ensuring long-term support.

Question 18

Risk factors considered in a reentry plan include such items as______. A) criminal history B) severity of the crime committed C) behavior while confined D) ^{All of the}^Above

Accepted Answer

All of the listed factors, including criminal history, severity of the crime committed, and behavior while confined, are typically considered in a reentry plan to assess the risk and needs of an individual transitioning back into society.

Question 19

In Richmond, Virginia, a comprehensive jail-based program called______, helps residents with substance abuse problems and assists them in altering their negative social behavior, including addiction.
A) ABLE
B) BELIEF
C) CHARTER
D) DIVINE

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Richmond, Virginia, a comprehensive jail-based program...

Question 20

In adult boot camps greater emphasis is placed on hard labor, while camps for juveniles are more apt to provide therapeutic components.

Accepted Answer

Adult boot camps often focus on discipline and physical labor, whereas juvenile camps tend to incorporate therapeutic elements to address behavioral issues and rehabilitation.

Quiz 9: Boot Camps and Jail-Based Community Supervision: Unique Alternatives to Traditional Community-Based Corrections Practices

Correctional boot camps were intended to serve as a cost-effective alternative to incarceration and are typically limited to______offenders.

Correctional boot camps are military-style programs wherein young offenders convicted of non- violent crimes are typically confined for______.

Adult correctional boot camps place great emphasis on______.

A common principle is that correctional boot camps serve as an intermediate sanction to______.

The states of Georgia and______are credited with being the first to introduce military practices into corrections.

In 1985______became the first state to establish a correctional boot camp for juvenile offenders.

Forces that greatly influenced the adoption of boot camps by local, state, and federal correctional agencies include______.

In the 1990s, the number of prisoners participating in correctional boot camps______.

Two of the most highly publicized stories of boot camp abuse involved the deaths of Gina Score and______.

The body of evidence-based corrections literature regarding correctional boot camps tells us that___________

Areas that are consistently cited as the principal goals of correctional boot camps include______.

Offender______suggests that rather than being used as alternative sanctions, boot camps are being used to supplement an existing sanction.

Jails are adult detention facilities that______.

The largest number of persons in community-based programs under jail authority includes those involved with______.

Jails operate______programs that allow residents to leave the facility for a specified number of hours to work but require them to return to jail at the end of the work day.

A survey conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, found that______of jail residents had substance-abuse problems.

According to the Community Oriented Correctional Health Services, the best re-entry programs include______.

Risk factors considered in a reentry plan include such items as______.

In Richmond, Virginia, a comprehensive jail-based program called______, helps residents with substance abuse problems and assists them in altering their negative social behavior, including addiction.

In adult boot camps greater emphasis is placed on hard labor, while camps for juveniles are more apt to provide therapeutic components.